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It may depend on the type of stones you have. I have passed 7mm & 9mm kidneys stones (oxylate) without being hospitalized. Once it gets out of your kidney your home free! Good luck and be aware you may have large blood clots follow. I passed one huge calf liver sized (like they slice em at the butcher) clot that was more amazing than the stones themselves. Hope you got some toradol and percocet and maybe even skelaxin.
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∙ 11y agoI was just diagnosed with a 1.4cm kidney stone myself, as far as I'm aware you cannot pass that large of a stone however there are alternatives to passing a stone that big, My urologist has recommended that i have Shock Wave Lithotripsy to break down the stone in order for them to pass smoothly. Talk to your Urologist about different options, He/She would be able to help you more, Is this your first stone? I know how you feel this is my 14th stone since 2003.
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∙ 7y agoSize of a kidney stone can be a problem because the tubes from the kidneys (ureters) are very tiny structures. For stones up to 4mm (0.2 inch) in diameter, most people (8 out of 10) will be able to pass the stone without medical intervention/treatment. Your physician will treat symptoms, like pain, nausea, vomiting, but there are measures to do at home too.
You can first drink plenty of water, enough so your urine is clear. You can put a heating pad on low against your flank (side) to help decrease spasms. Take medications as directed. You should stretch a leg of women's stockings over the toilet bowel--to prevent the stone from being flushed because your doctor will want to send it to the lab. Don't be surprised if you have very small amounts of blood in the urine--it is from the stone moving against tissues. However, if you see a moderate or large amount of blood, call your doctor.
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∙ 11y agoIs a 5mm kidney stone passable??
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What does having a 7mm calculus mean?
In medical terms, that is a stone, such as a kidney stone, That is about 1/3rd of an inch in size,
Can you pass a 9MM kidney stone?
It is not likely that a 9mm kidney stone is going to be passed without assistance.
How do you pass kidney stone?
10 mm
What is the purpose of ESWL?
ESWL is used when a kidney stone is too large to pass on its own, or when a stone becomes stuck in a ureter (a tube which carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) and will not pass.
What is a kidney stint?
After having a rather large kidney stone removed (7mm) I can answer this question for you. A kidney stint is a tube surgically implanted in the tract of your kidney to prevent swelling from closing off the tract resulting in major problems.
What is something hard to pass not using your hands?
A kidney stone.
Why does it hurt for a kidney stone to pass into the ureter?
1. That body part has pain sensing nerves. 2. The kidney stone pushes on the nerves.
Can sex help pass a kidney stone?
If they are not bothering you at the time then by all means have a good time, it wont make them any worse.
How many kidney stones can a person safely have?
A normal person will not ever pass a kidney stone. Forming or passing kidney stones is not a normal process.
What happens if you cant pass a kidney stone?
I would recommend talking to a urologist. Urologists can destroy kidney stones using radiation.
Does a 4mm kidney stone require lithotripsy?
In some patients a 4mm kidney stone may not need lithotripsy, however, for some patients this may be too large to pass without assistance.
Can kidney stones pass up through the esophagus?
No. There is no connection between the bladder and the esophagus. The only way to "pass" a kidney stone is through the urinary system, when urinating- and it is commonly quite painful.
